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Italica, Indio, CA

Italica

4.7
4.7
239 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
  • Neighborhood gem
Parties of 7 or more should call 442-400-3479 or email info@italica.bar.

Italica is a unique, intimate hidden bar/restaurant with outstanding Italian cuisine. Our dishes are served tapas style and are meant to be combined and shared with others in your party. We have several dishes on and off our menu that are vegetarian and vegan friendly. Enter through the silver door on Miles Avenue to the right of Indio Taphouse.

Due to our limited capacity, reservations are required for dinner service. We welcome walk-ins at the bar, based on availability, and encourage late-night walk-ins to join us when possible.

To ensure that all our guests can savor our exquisite offerings, WE ALLOCATE A 90-MINUTE DINING TIME FOR PARTIES UP TO SIX PEOPLE.

Please note that Italica is an adults-only establishment. We kindly ask that our guests be above the age of 18 and are dressed appropriately.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to providing you with an exceptional dining experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Tapas / Small Plates, Speakeasy
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (442) 400-3479
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Santos Perez
  • Neighborhood
    Indio
  • Cross street
    Miles and Towne
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 239 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities

    Italian

  • Palm Springs / Palm Desert

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Italica offers a charming speakeasy vibe with "excellent food, ambiance, and service." Guests rave about the "authentic Italian dishes" and "creative cocktails." The intimate setting and attentive staff make it a favorite for special occasions. While some mention slight service delays, the overall dining experience is highly praised.

239 Reviews
  1. Maryellen

    Palm Springs17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for early dinner with friends. Enjoyed the atmosphere, the speakeasy,the ambiance. Food was delicious. Our server, Domani, was wonderful! Only issue was our friend ordered a martini and it took forever to arrive . We will be back!!

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  2. Thomas VIP

    Palm Springs4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Tables crammed together and the noise level was very high. My wife and I had to lien across the table to be heard when speaking to one another. My wife’s pasta was good (about average). My pasta was burnt and uneatable. The server got my drink order wrong. We shared a caprese salad that was below average. Will not return and will not recommend.

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  3. Sarah VIP

    Chicago30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The flatbread, Carbonara, and Branzino are absolutely amazing.

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  4. Cindy VIP

    Palm Springs24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful decor, wonderful service, delicious meal.

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  5. CobbL

    Alabama2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    With a modern twist on a LA speak easy vibe, the small unique restaurant and bar has it all! Great atmosphere, amazing food, and fabulous cocktails. Dress up, and enjoy the experience.

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  6. DustinN

    Palm Springs4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe, great cocktails, great food, we loved it!

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Disappointed

    San Francisco3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    A reservation was strongly recommended, even for the bar so I made one. Arrived on time to a sparsely occupied bar with very uncomfortable bar stools where we were seated in front of a beam smack dab in the middle of the bar seating with restaurant seating right at our backs ... Felt claustrophobic. Deafening noise of chatter throughout the very small room. The temperature in the room was very warm and breathless. The only ambiance was provided by a large mural of a woman and man in a car over the bar that was provocative yet underwhelming given the sparseness of decor outside of it. Did not order food, but menu looked good yet overpriced. Bar service was non-existent after initial order. Drink prices on the high end of average, quality, average. Overall, will not go back.

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  8. Emilie VIP

    Minneapolis16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful environment and excellent service and food. Creative bartenders who are fun and engaging.

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  9. Lillian

    Palm Springs22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I loved the vibe and the coziness of the room! Lovely meal!

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  10. Lawrence

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Santos is an amazing chef. Involtini and Floentine steak were fantastic. I can’t recommend this amazing restaurant more highly.

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FAQs

Italica is rated 4.7 stars by 239 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Google Map for Italica

82867 Miles Ave Unit 2, Indio, CA 92201

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Miles and Towne
  • Neighborhood
    Indio
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Tapas / Small Plates, Speakeasy
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Santos Perez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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